]]>http://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/2014/08/16/warrior-beat-blog-has-a-new-address/feed/0Blog has moved to a new sitehttp://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/2014/08/03/blog-has-moved-to-a-new-site/
http://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/2014/08/03/blog-has-moved-to-a-new-site/#commentsSun, 03 Aug 2014 18:43:58 +0000http://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/?p=17972If I can figure this out, The Warrior Beat will move to this site:

It is not as dramatic a procedure because most have completed medical examinations and were briefed on rules and code of conduct. The freshmen have been attending classes during the bridge session that began in July. Strength/conditioning coordinator Gary Beemer had the newcomers in separate offseason workout program.

As always, the freshmen will be allowed to compete for playing time. Red-shirt decisions won't be discussed until the end of training camp.

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Paul George's gruesome injury reminds me of a similar one suffered by former UH wideout Rodney Bradley, who was on track to quite a career.

The blog will be part of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's new site devoted solely to UH sports. I think the site will be called Warrior World, or something like that. (Hey, I don't get all the memos.)

I'll post the new address as soon as I learn it. But in case the current site doesn't link to the new site, just know we'll still be in business.

And, yes, I do mean "we." Posters, lurkers, critics, loud critics, know-it-alls and wise guys, we're all in this together. So get packing. I think moving day is Monday. (Please let Gigi know.)

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I forgot to mention yesterday that Laney College cornerback Jamal Mayo received conditional acceptance into UH. It won't be finalized until the paper work is reviewed and approved. But if things go according to plan, Mayo will be joining UH for training camp.

> The offseason conditioning program ended last night — this morning? — with midnight weightlifting. In a twist, the players were in costume.

> Taz Stevenson, a Mililani High graduate, completed his transfer from Washington with notification of acceptance into the Pacific Islands Studies' graduate program. Stevenson earned a bachelor's degree from Washington, but needed to be accepted into graduate school to be eligible to play this season for UH. Stevenson will be used at safety.

> Defensive tackle Lawrence Lagafuaina, who also earned a BA from Washington, is awaiting acceptance into a UH graduate program to complete his transfer to UH. Lagafuaina said he has submitted the necessary paper work.

> Former USC quarterback Max Wittek is awaiting his UH acceptance. He is joining the Warriors as a non-scholarship player.

> Former Nebraska linebacker Jared Afalava took an unofficial visit to UH this past week.

> Keelan Ewaliko will be a receiver when UH opens camps.

> UH ordered 24 lockers for the coaches. Only 12 full-sized lockers arrived. Because of a mix-up, the other 12 are somewhere "in transit," as they say in the biz.

Collins said the speedy Pacheco was mostly a receiver, but he also can play running back, a position he will be used with the Warriors. He has two years to play two UH seasons.

Pacheco is listed at 5 feet 7 and 185 pounds, but Collins noted, "he's a great blocker. That's one of the things most impressive about him. He brings tenacity to the blocking game. He's a got a hell of a motor. He good on the stop-and-go. He's a complete player."

Collins said Pacheco's best game was in last year's Living Breath Foundation Bowl. It came two weeks after he suffered a concussion and a week after suffering a separated shoulder. But Pacheco played well, Collins said, and "he had a nail-in-the-coffin touchdown catch on a screen."

The Warriors should have a better understanding of the potential transfers. The NCAA limits training-camp rosters to 105, but they may expand on the first day of UH's fall semester (Aug. 25). The Warriors will not be adding too many after training camp. There are only 110 lockers. Plus, the new all-you-can-eat meal plans make it costlier to add walk-ons.

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A booster seeking anonymity is hosting a fund-raiser dinner this Thursday. The 80 seats are sold. The donor will match the amount raised. Proceeds go to Na Koa, the football team's booster club.

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Revenue from football ticket sales and accompanying premium fees goes to Koa Anuenue, the umbrella fund-raising group, to pay for scholarships. Na Koa, which does not receive a cut of the ticket revenue, has to generate revenue on its own to pay for summer school and supplement training-table meals, among other expenses.

There were 750 Na Koa members the past academic year.

Those interested in joining Na Koa or attending the Aug. 21 Pigskin Pigout should log on to: nakoa.org

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Leftover pictures from the MWC media days:

Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo and defensive end Brock Hekking:

Hawaii's Joey Iosefa:

"Team Leaf" bracelet in honor of San Jose State linebacker (and former UH fullback) Jared Leaf, who was seriously injured in an apartment fire:

Apple has been a supporter financially (absorbing the department's eight-figure accumulated debt a year ago) and emotionally (he's the first to greet the Warriors at Aloha Stadium). He's backed projects, OK'd contracts, and didn't send in the collectors when the budget was stained with red ink.

In these difficult financial times, it's always good to have friends.

Apple was a friend to the athletic department.

]]>http://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/2014/07/27/apple-fallout/feed/0Meal planhttp://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/2014/07/26/meal-plan/
http://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/2014/07/26/meal-plan/#commentsSat, 26 Jul 2014 18:44:44 +0000http://warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com/?p=17910The Warriors might have what seems like 99 problems, but a lack of food won't be one of them.

The Warriors will open their proverbial dining tables — and wallets — at least three times daily this year.

Financial concerns were raised nationally when the NCAA changed legislation to allow schools to provide unlimited meals to student-athletes, including walk-ons. In the past at UH, the one training table each day was open only to scholarship football players.

It is not known how UH will pay for the meals, whose tab could run more than $300,000. But the football coaches have promised the players will be fed.